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Queen  Victoria's  Diamond  Jubilee  biscuit  tin  c1897


Reference number: H1684
Status: for sale
Size in inches: 4 and 1/2 by 3 and 1/2 by 6 and 3/4 tall.
Condition: Very good.
Price: $495.00
Comments:    This tin was produced to celebrate the longest reign of a British monarch, namely "Queen Victoria" in 1897 lasting 60 years. This was a period during which the country experienced great prosperity, growth in population, industrial expansion, Parliamentary reform, price stability and was generally peaceful! It has images of "Queen Victoria", and the future kings of England; "Edward VII", "George V" and "Edward EVIII". It also has pictures of the four royal residences; Windsor Castle, Balmoral, Sandringham and Osborne.  The lid is hinged and bears the image of the royal crown and motto. The registration number is also printed on the tin, "294905".              

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